Question 1

Does Ocean Group, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ocean Group, Inc. has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 266 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Ocean Group, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 266 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Ocean Group, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Ocean Group, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ocean Group, Inc. has a 90.9% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	486
2022	2	2	0	336
2019	1	1	0	43
2018	1	1	0	89
2017	4	3	1	223
2016	2	2	0	164

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Market Analyst G-100-23364-599768	$47,195	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 29, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	486	Certified
Sales Associate A-22271-29860	$36,733	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 28, 2022	Oct 17, 2023	384	Certified-Expired
Sales Associate A-22236-11534	$35,693	Los Angeles, CA	Aug 24, 2022	Jun 8, 2023	288	Certified
Purchasing Associate A-19113-96501	$43,389	Los Angeles, CA	May 21, 2019	Jul 3, 2019	43	Certified
Marketing Specialist A-18096-60372	N/A	Los Angeles, CA	Apr 13, 2018	Jul 11, 2018	89	Certified
Human Resource Associate A-17361-25575	N/A	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 27, 2017	May 9, 2018	133	Certified
Business Analyst A-17249-84185	N/A	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 6, 2017	May 30, 2018	266	Certified
Accounting Assistant A-17101-23768	N/A	Los Angeles, CA	Apr 11, 2017	Jan 5, 2018	269	Certified-Expired
Human Resource Assistant A-17054-06288	N/A	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 23, 2017	Mar 13, 2018	383	Denied
International Market Analyst A-16196-32780	$39,354	Los Angeles, CA	Jul 19, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	80	Certified-Expired
Accountant A-16028-66426	$47,445	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 1, 2016	Oct 5, 2016	247	Certified-Expired

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Ocean Group, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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